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Discus Craftsman

Discus Student

Discus Professional

Discus Compact

Accessories

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DISCUS CRAFTSMAN

The original award winning design with a high impact one piece bowl and non slip feet. Designed to stand just 6” (150mm) above the table top and fitted with an advanced electric pancake motor. Electronically controlled to deliver constant full torque at all speeds. Single forward-stop-reverse control. Remote electronic foot control with long lead and non-slip base. A cast aluminium wheel head incorporates centering rings and is fitted with the Discus bat retaining system complete with two 280mm bats and the new ceramic bat system. Throws 35lbs clay. Range 0 to 300 rpm. Fully guaranteed for five years (all parts including drive belts)

Price £599
 
DISCUS STUDENT

Our best selling model, based on the original award winning Discus and now with a new flat 1/4 hp advanced sealed electric motor. Cast 10” (250mm) aluminium wheel head with centring rings, fitted with the Discus bat retaining system. Remote electronic foot control with non-slip base - fitted with automatic stop spring return for student/school use. Throws 25lbs clay. Range 0 to 250 rpm Supplied fully guaranteed for five years (all parts including drive belts)

See this wheel in action: Student on Youtube

Price £495
 
DISCUS PROFESSIONAL

The MKIV is a new floor standing version with a heavy duty advanced 1hp fan cooled industrial electric motor incorporating the latest programmable electronic technology. Side mounted controls with remote electronically operated foot pedal speed controller with flexible lead. Cast aluminium wheel head with centring rings. Rear access door for storage. Includes the Discus bat retaining system and two 280mm bats supplied as standard.

Fitted with forward stop reverse control. Centres over 100lbs of clay with ease. Range

0 - 300rpm Full 5 year warranty

Price 1/2hp £649 1hp £749

 
DISCUS COMPACT

A versatile model designed for use with a two part detachable bowl. The wheel can be supplied with a hand controller or remote electronic foot pedal. A range of motors are available to suit the weight of clay being centred. All feature a 10” cast aluminium wheel head fitted with the Discus bat retaining system which can accommodate bats up to 750mm without the bowl. With non-slip base, carrying handle and 1/4 hp motor. Ideal for easy transportation and throwing wide plates or use as a turntable/trimming station or polishing machine.

See this wheel in action:Compact on Youtube

Price from £425 + bowl £49
 

Accessories

Discus Fold Flat Wheel Stand

new for 2007, built to the same high standards as the wheel, fully portable, easy to assemble, stores flat when not in use yet provides the ideal base for your Discus Potters Wheel. Suitable for all Discus Wheels from the basic Junior to the most powerful Craftsman. Made from top grade WBP Plywood the stand is designed to give total stability to the wheel whatever the speed or load. The ergonomic design provides a comfortable position even for long sessions at the wheel. £49.95

A detachable shelf for tools and containers fits onto any Discus model for just £7.50

 
Discus Plastic Bats

11” £4.50 . each 6 for £25.00 12” £5.00. each 5 for £20.00 Pre drilled for use with the Discus bat retainer system.

 
 
Ceramic Bat retainer system

Consists of an 11” Plywood bat with a 6” circular cut-out to take a circular ceramic tile. Fits all new and existing drilled and tapped aluminium wheel heads. Base Retainer £12.00 + £2.00 each ceramic bat (inc P & P)

 
Special Hand Controllers
Special hand controllers available from £99.00
 
 

All prices are inclusive of VAT in the UK. Carriage extra. Due to our policy of continuous development specifications may vary. E&OE All wheels are hand built to order. June 2007